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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Saint-George demonstrate that his arm has healed?

2. What is the second gift that Harriet allows Peter to buy her?

3. Where does Harriet expect her attack to take place?

4. Who does Harriet first contact for professional help in solving the case?

5. After leaving the science lab, what does Peter say to Harriet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Harriet attacked?

2. What is Miss Edwards's opinion after Harriet tells her about the prank call?

3. How do Harriet and Peter examine the science lab?

4. What causes the Warden to agree to seek professional help in solving the mystery?

5. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

6. How do Peter and Harriet spend their day together after he returns from York?

7. What causes Peter and Harriet to disagree in Chapter 18?

8. Why is Harriet surprised to see Peter in Oxford?

9. Describe Peter and Pomfret's first and second meetings.

10. Why does Harriet not return to Shrewsbury as soon as the Warden's maid calls her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After her accusation, Annie proudly tells the women that she has created division between them. Yet, Peter tells the women that they defeated Annie's purpose by remaining united and keeping the issue confidential. Who do you think is correct, Peter or Annie? Support your answer with three examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

At one point, Peter tells Harriet to write her current mystery about human beings, not just a jigsaw puzzle. Has Dorothy Sayers done that? Support your answer with at least three references to the book.

Essay Topic 3

Both Pomfret and Peter propose to Harriet. Compare these two men in regard to the following areas: their personalities, their ages, their interactions with Harriet, and the success of their proposals.

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